Frank Smidler
Well Known Member
I had to replace the metal oil fill neck on my O-360-A1A because it was too short for easy filling and checking. The new fill neck is the plastic type. I only hand tightened it before safety wiring. After 4 or 5 hours it came loose. The safety wire was not tight enough to keep it from turning maybe 10 to 15 degrees. I don't like it coming loosening every time I check the oil. I have tried to not tighten the dip stick too tight and this seems to help.
So how did others tighten the plastic fill neck? I am cautious because I don't want to strip it. Will re-safety wire without slack be enough? Did anyone put thread lock on before installing?
Thanks
So how did others tighten the plastic fill neck? I am cautious because I don't want to strip it. Will re-safety wire without slack be enough? Did anyone put thread lock on before installing?
Thanks